David Ortiz Underwent Another Surgery Due To Complications After Shooting

Former MLB slugger David Ortiz is still recovering from being shot in the back at a bar in the Dominican Republic last month.

The Red Sox legend underwent a third surgery after experiencing complications from the gunshot wound, according to his wife, Tiffany Ortiz, in a statement issued by the team on Thursday.

The player is reportedly “recovering well and is in good spirits.”

“We continue to be incredibly appreciative of the kindness and compassion shown to David and to our entire family during this difficult time,” the statement read.

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Baseball fans hold up a sign for former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz during a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field.

Jean Alain Rodriguez, attorney general of the Dominican Republic, said Ortiz wasn’t the intended target of the shooting, but rather the man he was seated next to, according to The Associated Press.

Ortiz’s gallbladder and part of his intestine were removed following the shooting, the outlet reported. He also sustained liver damage.

The incident prompted an outpouring of support from Red Sox fans, former teammates and beyond. Pedro Martinez, a former pitcher for the team, tweeted that he was “at peace” knowing that Ortiz was no longer in danger.